Summary:
The Wallkill Central School District in New York consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools within the district, with some clear areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
Plattekill Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. John G Borden Middle School also excels in math, with over 66% of 7th graders and 43% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on state math assessments. At the high school level, Wallkill Senior High School consistently achieves high Regents exam pass rates and a 4-year graduation rate above the state average.
However, the data also reveals areas for improvement, such as declining proficiency rates from 3rd to 6th grade in English Language Arts across the elementary schools and concerning chronic absenteeism rates at the high school. The district's high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggest the need to address issues of equity and support for economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the Wallkill Central School District has a mix of strengths and challenges, and the data provides valuable insights that the district can use to target interventions and ensure all students are succeeding.
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